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From Busy to Productive | Professional Pulse
Stop being busy and start being productive! Learn key strategies to manage time, reduce overwhelm, and focus on what truly matters.
Mastering AI in the Workplace | Professional Pulse
Discover the top AI skills for 2025, how to thrive in an automated workplace, and the ethics of AI development.
Personal Brand | Professional Pulse
Build a strong personal brand with expert tips on storytelling, LinkedIn, and online presence. Stand out and grow your career today!
Strategies for Leading a Group Project
Leading a group project can be a big responsibility. These four strategies can help you be a great group-project leader.
Microcredentials | Professional Pulse
Discover how microcredentials can boost your career by validating specialized skills and enhancing your professional profile.
UMBC Surpasses National Career Outcomes | UMBC Campus News
UMBC students and alumni have had some major successes recently, winning top prizes in competitions and securing important grants.
How to Answer: “Tell me about yourself!”
“Tell me about yourself” is usually the first question interviewers ask, but it is one of the hardest questions to answer.
Integrating Microcredentials in Higher Ed
As the job market shifts towards skills-based hiring, microcredentials are becoming essential. Integrating them into higher education curriculum helps faculty prepare students for real-world demands.
Writing a Personal Statement for Graduate School
Your personal statement in grad school applications helps give schools a more complete view of who you are as a person.